Rubus trivialis
Southern Dewberry is a native trailing prickly bramble that forms dense, protective ground thickets across sunny fields and wood edges. In spring, white five-petaled blossoms yield delicious dark purple-black berries rich in vitamins. Its thorny thickets offer impenetrable nesting cover for ground-nesting birds, while its berries sustain birds, foxes, raccoons, and humans alike.
Height: 1-3 ft.
Spread: 2-5 ft.
Foliage: Semi-Evergreen
Growth Rate: Moderate
Water Need: Moderate
Sun Need: Part Sun, Full Sun
Substrate / Soil: Limestone, Loam, Gravelly
Bloom Season: Feb, Mar, Apr
This species serves as an essential host plant for caterpillar larvae of: Striped Hairstreak, Gray Hairstreak.
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